10 New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners, Avoid 7 Hydroponic Pests and Diseases, 10 Pest Repelling Plants, and Lemon Chicken Soup

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( December 25, 2023 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Holiday Post] Merry Christmas from Food Gardening Network! As the days grow colder up here in the Northeast, we are grateful to be able to come together and celebrate the warmth of the season. We wish you and your family many happy holidays filled with family and friends, the (literal) fruits of your labor, peace, and contentment. We are very excited to see what the new year will bring, and what we'll grow together! Sincerely, [Amanda MacArthur Signature] Amanda MacArthur Daily Editor Food Gardening Network  ---------------------------------------------------------------  [Herb Garden Planning Kit]( [FREE Printable Herb Garden Planning Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club Membership: - How to grow an herb garden - How to design your herb garden plot. - 18 fresh-from-the-garden recipes! - Printable companion notecards, beautifully designed and easy to use! [Read More ...]( Gardening Life [10 New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners]( [Article 1]( Next week as we welcome the dawn of a new year, fruit and vegetable gardeners have the perfect opportunity to set meaningful resolutions that will not only enhance their gardening skills but also yield a more bountiful and sustainable harvest. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these ten New Year’s resolutions will inspire you to dig deeper into the world of vegetable gardening, nurturing both your garden and your connection with nature. [Read More...](  [Thyme]( [It's about Thyme Gardening Guide Available Now!]( If you’ve never grown thyme, or have only grown one kind, you’re missing out on one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow herbs in the garden. With the It's About Thyme Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb. [Read More ...](  Indoor Gardening [How to Avoid 7 Hydroponic Pests and Diseases]( [Article 2]( One of the benefits of growing herbs and vegetables in a [hydroponic system]( is that you [reduce the possibility of pests and diseases](. Even still, there are a number of hydroponic pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your veggies. [Read More...](  [Magazine]( [December 2023 Issue Available Now!]( Get in-depth articles and videos, including our feature article about Heirloom Gardening Gifts and “12 Edible Gift Ideas from Your Garden.” You’ll also learn to make “8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner,” plus, get a few pointers in “How to Keep Gardening in December.” Plus, enjoy spotlights on how to grow and cook with sage, lemons, and oranges! [Read More ...](  Pests & Diseases [10 Pest Repelling Plants That Keep Bugs Away Naturally]( [Article 3]( My first garden was a success…almost. I remember watching the tomato leaves develop little buds that soon turned into tiny little green tomato babies. My [zucchini]( was just starting to blossom. And the [cucumbers]( There were so many [cucumbers]( What I didn’t have in my garden, however, was a variety of pest repelling plants. And because I found out too late that I needed some of those plants, my garden soon turned into a very disappointing learning experience. [Read More...]( [Lemons]( [Tart & Tangy lemon Guide Available Now!]( Lemons may seem like an exotic tree to grow, but all they need is a little TLC to give you years of tangy harvests! You don’t have to live in a subtropical zone to grow lemons—there are plenty of varieties happy to grow as productive houseplants! With this Gardening Guide, you get all the details that go into growing and harvesting bright, fragrant lemons. Get it all in this Tart & Tangy Lemon Guide right now! [Read More ...](  Premium Recipe of the Day [Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice, Orzo, or Couscous]( [Recipe]( This is a variation on the theme of a classic Greek soup made with the chicken and the egg, with your choice of hearty grain or pasta to soak up all the lemony deliciousness. If you don’t have precooked chicken, add at least 30 minutes to the total time. 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